Men in the Mines

A History of Mining Activity in Nova Scotia, 1720-1992

"Full view of oil derrick at Nappan, NS — already down 5000 ft., drilling intended to go to 14,000 ft. Deep beds of rock salt found here are purest yet found in NS."

Date: ca.1947

Photographer: Nova Scotia Information Service

Reference:   Nova Scotia Archives  Photo Collection: Industries: Oil (NSIB no. 987)